Sri Lanka welcomed 168,625 international tourists in October, with India continuing to dominate the tourism market, according to the latest figures released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).

A series of legal, administrative and institutional measures to address prison overcrowding, including amendments to the Prisons Ordinance and the rehabilitation of individuals with drug addiction have been reviewed at the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the awarding of contracts to repair and upgrade several road sections damaged by Cyclone Ditwah.

The European Union (EU) has agreed to support a project aimed at promoting sustainable trade between Sri Lanka and the European Union.

UN Women has stressed that the next major challenge for Sri Lanka is to ensure that increased representation of women in politics translates into meaningful participation, political influence and leadership.

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release on bail of SLPP National Organiser and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa, who had been remanded in connection with the controversial ‘Krrish’ deal.

New directors have been appointed to five major hospitals across the country.

A total of 21,452 people belonging to 5,829 families have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has reported.

The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level severe lightning warning for several parts of the country, cautioning the general public about possible thunderstorms accompanied by severe lightning from 1.00 p.m. today (03).

The Civil Procedure Code (Amendment) Bill has been presented to Parliament today (03).

The proposal seeking the appointment of a Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC), to conduct a comprehensive study into the 1983 ‘Black July’ tragedy and its impact, has been submitted to Parliament.

A fire has reportedly broken out in a room at a girls’ hostel at the University of Kelaniya.

The cyclonic storm "Murasu" has made landfall in India and it is expected to continue moving in a north-northwestward, according to the Department of Meteorology.

Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, today (03) pleaded not guilty before the Colombo High Court to the charges filed against him under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

The Colombo High Court has ordered the release of Daisy Forrest, the grandmother of Yoshitha Rajapaksa, from the case filed against them both under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

According to the revised electoral system announced by the Election Commission, the number of parliamentary seats allocated to the Colombo District has increased from 18 to 19, while the allocation for the Badulla District has decreased from nine to eight.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the Commonwealth Women’s Forum (CWF), addressing the Plenary 01 Opening Session under the theme “Advancing Gender Equality: Investment in a Prosperous and Resilient Commonwealth.”

Deputy Speaker Dr. Rizvie Salih has informed the Parliament that the Speaker has received copies of 20 petitions filed before the Supreme Court challenging the Bill titled ‘Prevention of Organised Crimes’.